Redskins vs. Cowboys inactives: Norman in, Breeland surprise scratch

The Washington Redskins are hosting the Dallas Cowboys today in a very important NFC East game and, fortunately, the Burgundy and gold will have the benefit of cornerback Josh Norman’s presence on the field for the first time in two weeks. Unfortunately, and a bit surprisingly, his fellow DB, cornerback Bashaud Breeland is a scratch.

Breeland (knee), although listed on the team’s injury report all week, was a full participant in practice and was shown as Questionable on Friday. Breeland out means Quinton Dunbar will start — as he has been doing admirably since Norman first injured his rib.

The other notable inactives are a testament to how beat up the Redskins are and it’s going to be an important day for running the ball what with the rain and 3/5 of the team’s offensive line out.

LT Trent Williams (knees), RG Brandon Scherff (knee/back) and C Spencer Long (knee) will all be sorely missed against Dallas… especially because backup tackle Ty Nsekhe is still recovering.

With LB Mason Foster having just been put on IR, LB Will Compton is expected to start in his place although Martrell Spaight will see the field as well. Offensive lineman Tyler Catalina, now out of the concussion protocol, is expected to start in place of Scherff at right guard while T.J. Clemmings is expected to start in place of Williams at left tackle. Center Chase Roullier is expected to start in place of Long at center.